Phase One H 5 User Guide Edition February 2002 Phase One A/S Roskildevej 39 DK-2000 Frederiksberg Denmark Tel +45 36 46 01 11 Fax +45 36 46 02 22 Phase One U.S. 24 Woodbine Ave Northport, New York 11768 USA Tel +1 631-757-0400 Fax +1 631-757-2217 Preface Table of Contents Notice The name Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. The names Bowens, Balcar, Broncolor, Comet, Dynalite, Elinchrom, Hensel, Lumidyne, LPA Design, Metz, MultiBlitz, Norman, Hedler, Speedotron, White Lightning, Profoto, Hasselblad, Horseman, Fuji, Linhoff, Mamiya, Sinar, Toyo, Microsoft Windows and Adobe Photoshop area all registered trademarks of their respective companies. The name Phase One H 5, are trademarks of Phase One A/S, Denmark All specifications are subject to change without notice. Phase One takes no responsibility for any loss or damage sustained while using their products. This manual © 2002, Phase One A/S Denmark. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or copied in any way without prior written permission of Phase One. Printed in Denmark. Content 1 Macintosh Getting Started Hardware Set-up Photographic Equipment Set-up Other Photo Equipment LED Indicators Light 2 Install the Software Using the Phase One H 5 3 Software Set-up Taking Photographs Selecting Landscape or Portrait Orientation Organizing Images Preview Generation 4 Editing and Selecting Images Editing Deleting Previewing Exposure Monitor Develop Specification Color Info Gray balancing Developing Images Export Previews 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.7 1.7 2.1 2.3 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.1 3.3 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.5 4.8 4.10 i ii Table of Contents Table of Contents 5 Tools Cropping Eyedropper Zoom Tool Grid Tool Exposure Warning Tonal Range/Gradation Curves/Film Curve Unsharp Mask Color Management Camera Settings Capture Navigator Focus Tool 5 Preferences Develop File Profiles Camera Set-up 7 Camera Info 8 Additional Features Demoirize plug-in 9 Trouble Shooting 10 Windows Getting Started Hardware Set-up Photographic Equipment Set-up Other Photo Equipment LED Indicator Lights 11 Install the Software Installed Items Using the Phase One H 5 5.1 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.3 5.3 5.4 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.9 6.1 6.2 6.4 6.6 7.1 8.1 8.1 9.1 10.1 10.1 10.3 10.5 10.6 11.1 11.2 11.3 12 Software Setup Taking Photographs Selecting Landscape or Portrait Orientation Organizing Images Naming Sessions 13 Editing and Selecting Images Capture Collection Preview Window Function Window/Function Tabs Editing Deleting Images Previewing Function Tabs and Window Gray Balance Tab Exposure Tab Focus Tab Menu Settings Developing Export Previews 14 Tools Eyedropper Zoom Tool Cropping Exposure Warning Gray Scale Viewing Soft Proofing and Color Management Simulate Sharpening Settings Unsharp Mask Compare Captures Side By Side Zoom to fit Preview Expand Preview 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.1 12.2 13.1 13.1 13.1 13.2 13.2 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.6 13.9 13.12 13.15 13.17 13.22 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.1 14.2 14.3 14.3 14.5 14.7 14.7 14.7 14.7 iii iiii Table of Contents Table of Contents 15 Camera Info 16 Additional Features Eyedropper 17 Trouble Shooting 18 Strobe Equipment Strobe Equipment Compatibility 19 Photographic Compatibility 15.1 16.1 16.1 17.1 18.1 18.1 19.1 iiiii Macintosh Getting Started 1 Macintosh Getting Started The Phase One H 5 has been designed for ease of installation and use. There are just a few easy steps to follow, from unpacking the Phase One H 5 to developing the first shot. Connect hardware, install software Launch the Capture One application Determine the exposure and shoot Select images to develop from Capture Collection Gray Balance Crop desired image Adjust Gradation Curve/Tonal Range Set any desired Color Management, naming, etc. Click Develop The following sections have all of the basic information you need for getting started, step by step. 1.1 Macintosh Getting Started Macintosh Getting Started Hardware Set-up The Phase One H 5 connects to the computer via an IEEE 1394 connection. This new, extremely fast connection does not have many of the limitations of the SCSI technology used in previous digital cameras. Many of the problems related to SCSI such as setting ID numbers, termination, and not being able to "hot-plug" (having to shut down before unplugging the device) are nonexistent with 1394. The cable length can be extended using the Phase One Power Conditioners to move the camera far from the computer. Install the PCI IEEE 1394 card (if required). While the owner's manual for the particular computer should be consulted, the basic steps to installing the card are as follows: 1) Shut down and unplug the computer. 2) Remove the cover, exposing the motherboard. 3) Choose an empty PCI slot and remove the screw and cover. 4) Gently place the card into the slot with the 1394 connectors facing through the opening. 5) Press straight down and slightly rock the card until it is firmly seated in the slot. 6) Replace the screw to hold the card in place. 7) Replace the case, restart the computer. Photographic Equipment Set-up In addition to setting up the computer, the camera must be prepared for working with the Phase One H 5. This involves a few simple steps: 1) A Ground Glass Mask is included. This must be installed in the viewfinder to ensure correct framing. Remove the camera viewfinder and focusing screen (refer to the camera users manual for detailed instructions). Insert the Ground Glass Mask and replace the viewing screen and the viewfinder. 2) If a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II is used, connect the mounting plate to the camera and then connect the cable from the mounting plate to the connector on the front of the Mamiya. Be sure that the cable is connected and locked properly; the latching mechnism will be on the bottom. 1.2 1.3 Macintosh Getting Started Macintosh Getting Started Lens Flash Sync to Mounting Plate Flash Sync 6) If flash is used, connect the Flash Sync Cable (not included) from the strobes to the connector on the right side of the camera back, marked "F". 7) Finally, connect one end of the included IEEE 1394 cable to any one of the empty ports on the newly installed card, or the built-in port. Connect the other end to the back of the Phase One H 5. These cables can only be inserted one way and may require a little pressure to insert. 8) Please note: For the Mamiya RZ the camera must be set to take multiple exposures in order to use the Phase One H 5. The multiple exposure selector (M) is combined with the film back revolve switch (R). IEEE1394 cable to computer Cable from Mounting Plate to Mamiya Body Flash Sync to strobes Cable Connections for the Mamiya RZ67 Pro II 3) Connect the Phase One H 5 to the camera or mounting plate. Be sure that the back is firmly connected to the camera before releasing! The small screw on the top of the Phase One 5 can be tightened with the supplied screwdriver to prevent it from being accidentally removed. 4) Connect the included Sync Cable from the lens' flash sync to either the connector on the Phase One 5 marked "C" or the Mamiya Mounting plate. 5) If a motorized camera is used, connect the included Motor Cable to the connector on the right side of the back, marked "M". 1.4 1.5 Macintosh Getting Started Macintosh Getting Started Other Photographic Equipment While the Phase One H 5 has been made as compatible as possible with photographic equipment, there are a few issues to be aware of: 1) When using the Phase One H 5 with a Hasselblad 555ELD, the setting on the front of the Hasselblad needs to be in the "Film" position. 2) When using the Phase One H 5 on a view camera use the "Two Shot Mode". This means that the shutter release is activated twice. To shoot an image, release the shutter, reset it, and shoot another frame. The first shot wakes the camera up, and the second is the actual exposure. Alternatively pressing the "Capture" button in the preview window will wake the camera up and then the shutter can be fired once to take a photo. The camera will remain "awake" for 20 seconds or until the next capture. 3) When used on a Mamiya RZ67 Pro II the selector on the right side of the camera body must be in the "M" position. 4) The Phase One H 5 fully conforms to the ISO 10330 Standard for Photographic Strobe Systems; unfortunately not all strobe manufacturers comply with this standard. Check with the manufacturer of your strobe system to prevent damage to the Phase One H 5. 5) The "Strobe Equipment" section of this guide provides a list of devices that have been tested. LED Indicators Lights On the back of the Phase One H 5 are two sets of LED indicator lights. A red and green light on the left and a red and green light on the right. The left and right pairs are identical and should always display the same thing. These lights indicate the camera back status. The list below describes what the status lights indicate: Green Lights Steadily On This means that the Phase One H 5 is receiving power and is ready to capture images. Green Lights Flickering After capturing an image the green lights will flicker on and off while transfering the image to the computer. Both Red and Green Lights Steadily On If the camera is improperly shut down or an error occurs both sets of lights may stay lit. If this happens, quit the LightPhase software, unplug the camera back and wait ten seconds, then replug the camera. No Lights On If the camera is properly plugged in and receiving power and their are no lights on, the camera back has shut down or may be damaged. Unplug all connectors, inspect all cables for damage, examine the IEEE 1394 card (if in use) for proper installation and reconnect everything. If the problem persists, contact your Phase One dealer for assistance. 1.6 1.7 Install the Software 2 Install the Software After the computer is restarted, the software that will control the IEEE 1394 card must be installed, as well as the software for the Phase One H 5. We have included one easy-to-use installer that will place all of the necessary software on the computer. Follow these steps to install the software. 1) Place the included CD-ROM into the CD drive. 2) Double-click the item marked "Install Capture One". 3) Read the software license, and, if in agreement, click the "Agree" button to continue with the installation. Otherwise, click "Cancel" to quit the installation. 4) When prompted for the Adobe® Photoshop® "Plug-Ins" folder, choose the correct folder from the list. Be sure to choose the Photoshop folder, as there may be many different plug-in folders on the hard disk. If installation is made on a non-English Macintosh, the installer may not be able to locate the Photoshop® plug-ins folder, so be sure to select the proper plug-in location. 2.1 Install the Software Install the Software 5) Follow the on-screen prompts. When the installation is completed, restart the computer. Installed Items The installer creates a folder on your hard disk called "Capture One." This folder contains the application as well as several sub-folders. They are: Captures As photographs are taken with the Phase One H 5, this is the default location where raw capture files are stored. Also, you may organize your raw capture files by creating new folder on the harddrive. Previews The software application automatically creates a low resolution (approximately 1MB) preview image to use for color and tonal adjustments. All preview files are stored in the "Previews" folder. If any files are deleted from here the program will automatically generate new previews the next time the Capture One software is started. Images By default developed images will be placed in this folder. Again, the preferences can be used to change where developed files will be placed. Goodies The "Goodies" folder holds aliases to files on the install disk as well as other related files. Using the Phase One H 5 Phase One has made using the Phase One H 5 as close to using film as digital photography can be. The first step to using the Phase One H 5 is to start the application. Double-click the folder called "Capture One Application" on the hard drive and then double-click the "Capture One" icon. This will start the program that controls the camera back. After a few seconds the software will make a small "click" sound and the camera will beep. These two sounds indicate that everything is ready. In practice the Phase One H 5 can now take pictures. However before shooting it is a good idea to ensure that the software settings are optimal. This will ensure the best possible image quality and workflow. 2.2 2.3 Software Set-up 3 Software Set-up At this point it may be a good idea to set up Photoshop and the system for Color Management. A brief guide to Color Management and Profiles is provided in the Tools and Preferences sections of this manual. Taking Photographs The camera back is designed for ease of use and high performance. First time digital photographers, as well as experienced digital photographers, can ...